Senior Associate - Strategic Communications

Bully Pulpit International is an outcomes agency made up of strategists, data scientists, and artists. We come from politics, brands, and government and we communicate without barriers and measure what matters. BPI specializes in public affairs, corporate reputation, and social impact. A growing firm, we sit on both coasts and connect Silicon Valley technology, Madison Avenue creative, Washington policy and real people.

The Opportunity to Make an Impact:

In this position you will be responsible for overseeing and creating effective strategic communications efforts for non-profit, corporate and political clients. You’ll assist the team’s Senior Director by developing campaign ideas, drafting content, pitching reporters, and leading the overall project management of client deliverables.

•  Salary range - $77,000 - $85,000
•  Expectation to work from one of our offices at least 3 days a week

Responsibilities

• Manage client service on a daily basis through account management, proactively developing earned, paid and owned campaign ideas for clients, while also managing staff to successfully contribute and support the campaigns 
• Serve as a strategic partner to the team’s Senior Director by monitoring developments in key client issue areas and flagging opportunities for further client engagement
• Independently manage earned media campaigns to identify, develop, and distribute compelling pitches for nonprofit, business, and political clients
• Create effective messages and produce and edit high-quality written deliverables, such as press releases, blog posts, op-eds, social media content, client memos and presentations, often under tight timelines
• Oversee and provide input to the creation of editorial calendars to guide a client’s communications strategy
• Champion the team’s communication and collaboration efforts across our service teams, coordinating with designers, direct marketers, media planners, and client managers to provide impactful campaigns for our clients
• Participate in business development activities including writing proposals and developing pitch decks to address the needs of potential clients
• Provide input to the development of department tasks and plans, while supporting the implementation of the company’s strategic vision
• Responsible for the day to day management of other communications team members, providing task and deadline management, direction, coaching on their quality of work, and providing any additional support as needed
• Encouraged to actively pursue mentorship opportunities with junior staff members to proactively support their growth and development on the team and within the company

• 5+ years of public affairs, strategic communications or public relations experience, preferably in a communications agency, nonprofit, political or corporate communications setting
• Exceptional presentation, writing and analytical skills and the ability to write both strategically and creatively under tight timelines
• Experience identifying, drafting, and pitching compelling stories to reporters  
• Proven project management experience, including overseeing a team managing deliverables for multiple clients

Preferred Skills

• Background in political or corporate communications
• Media relations experience and existing reporter relationships is a plus
• Knowledge of Cision or Meltwater is a plus
• Extremely strong writing and editing capabilities with experience managing social media campaigns
• Experience managing and providing clear feedback to team members
• Comfortable handling strategic planning and daily execution of services for clients
• Knowledge of AP style

BPI offers a wide range of benefits to U.S.-based employees, including 100% company-paid medical, dental, and vision insurance, a 401(k) program with employer match up to 4%, generous time off for vacation, $50 monthly phone reimbursement, unlimited sick time, and 16 weeks of paid leave for new parents. BPI’s benefits prioritize employee wellness and progressive support to our diverse workforce.

 BPI offers a comprehensive total compensation package for this role to include but not limited to a targeted base salary range of $77,000 - $85,000, an annual discretionary bonus, and generous benefits. Actual base and bonus compensation will be determined by a wide variety of factors, such as skillset, level of experience, and other qualifications.

We’re looking for all kinds of people.  

BPI Group is an integrated public affairs agency that delivers outcomes for the top organizations and leaders around the world. With expertise in strategic communications, digital marketing, creative, research, and measurement, we offer a cohesive approach across corporate, policy, and public affairs strategy in today’s interconnected world. By combining incisive strategy and deep tactical expertise, we make change possible. Our transatlantic presence includes offices across eleven markets in the US and Europe.

We are an equal opportunity employer and make employment decisions based on individual commitment to excellence. We want to have the best qualified people in every job. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ancestry, national origin, religion or religious creed, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, marital status, status as a protected veteran, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information or characteristics (or those of a family member) or any other consideration made unlawful by applicable federal, state or local laws. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. 

BPI is dedicated to building an inclusive, diverse, equitable, and accessible workplace that fosters a sense of belonging – so if you’re excited about this role but your past experience doesn’t align perfectly with every qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider submitting an application. We consider applications holistically and you may be just the right candidate for this role or another one of our openings!

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